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After a long, tiring and exciting semester it is time to put your books aside and take some time off to relax and refresh ourselves for the next semester. I know most of you would like to spend the vacation in bed all day and watch all the movies that you couldn’t finish while in school but that gets very boring quickly and you will most likely end up stressed, frustrated and unhealthy. Here are some other things you can do during this vacation period that will be worth while.
Take a short course
Because you are on vacation doesnt mean that you have stopped learning. Education is a lifelong process so it is important to always keep learning. Use this time to take a short course in something which might not be in your area of study but deeply aligned to your hobby like a short cooking class or learn to build websites. You never know where these skills might come in handy.
Do something new
School life can become very monotonous so take time this vacation to do something totally new to you. Take walks, read a book, raise a pet, learn to swim, attend a camp, go sky diving, scuba diving, ride a horse, volunteer, paint a picture, learn a new recipe, climb a mountain, etc. The list is endless, find something new to do you might actually like it or discover a hidden talent.
Take an Internship
Adding the experience of an internship to your education is very valuable. Companies are always keen on experience since the work environment is a different ball game from what is taught in school. Don’t be too keen on the salary but focus more on the relationships and knowledge that you will gain from a real world experience.
Start a Business
Business is the key driver for any economy and it is a terrific experience to start out in business. If you spot any need that can be addressed go ahead and give it a shot. You will learn a lot and actually find out if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.
Get key documents
Documents such as passports, drivers license, national ID, national health insurance, etc. are documents which are needed in everyday life. Use this time to get some of these documents ready so when it is required you will not be found wanting. Some of these documents take weeks to process so using the vacation to work on them would be a good thing to do.
Learn a language
The world is now a global village and the only thing that limits us is language. Learning to speak a different language can open up doors to higher education or professional work outside Ghana. There are institutions which teach various languages like German, Spanish, French etc. You can download this app called Duolingo to learn any language that you desire.
Travel and spend time with family
Family is everything. Let the time you spend at home be with family members. Visit family that you haven’t been in touch with in a while and go out for lunch and have a good time. Don’t spend the whole vacation indoors on an electronic device but get to know the world more. Travel to tourist sites and cultural heritage spots and get to experience different cultures.
Make this vacation count and don’t spent all of it watching movies and sitcoms. Add value to yourself.